Horse

An older horse is between 5-15 years old. You may wonder what you can expect when training and handling a mature horse. At this age horses are considered to be at their prime. Many people think that a horse between 5-15 years is difficul (more…)

Horse Eating

Caring for horses takes time and patience. It helps to keep up to date on what can help you cut back on time and effort and at the same time, still provide the proper care and maintenance to keep your horse healthy.

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Horses

Horses like to spend majority of their time grazing in pastures but not all horse owners have the luxury of having their horses constantly roam around freely in fields. Horses that are not in an environment that allows them to express thei (more…)

Horse in Stall

Part of the upkeep of having a horse is providing it a clean stall in which to rest. This is essential to keeping your horse happy and healthy. Moist and dirty stalls can breed harmful bacteria that can contaminate your (more…)

Thoroughbred Racing

The Thoroughbred is a breed of horse known for its speed, quick reflexes, beauty, and energy. It is the preferred breed in racing, although it is also used in other riding disciplines such as dressage, sh (more…)

Dark Bay

Burma was a dark bay thoroughbred mare with a white blaze on her forehead. She stood tall, full of spirit and magnificence, proud, fearless, and brave. She was a 6-year old thoroughbred that embodied all that was beautiful in a horse. Ye (more…)

Andalusian

Andalusians are pure Spanish horses, also called Pura Raza Española. They are a breed of horse that can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, with ancestors having lived thousands of years ago.

History

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War Horse

The movie “War Horse” by Steven Spielberg is an epic adventure that tells about loyalty, tenacity, and hope. The film is based on both the book published in 1982 by Michael Morpurgo, and the Tony Award winning Broadway play. I (more…)

Horse

Caring for horses entails mucking out their stalls to make their environment clean and healthy. Dirty stalls will harbor insects and bacteria, triggering potential problems with your horses’ hooves, such as thrush. Horse urine, i (more…)

Horse

Like most animals, horses communicate not just with the sounds they make but also through the movements and poses their bodies make. If you are not knowledgeable about reading their body language, it can be a challenge to figure out how they (more…)

Thoroughbred

The Thoroughbred breed of horses is best known for racing. They exhibit more sensitivity and energy compared to other breeds, hence they are considered as hot-blooded horses. They are also extremely agile, swift, and full of s (more…)

American Paint Horse

The American Paint Horse has always been considered as an important part of American Western culture and heritage. The Paint Horse in America originated from the horses brought by the Spanish explorers. Thos (more…)

Advanced Horse Riding

It is important as a rider that your horse has the proper equipment to suit your needs when you are riding, whether it is for competition or recreation. The key to properly ride your horse and prev (more…)

Horse Riding

Horse riding is oftentimes an enjoyable sport or pastime and learning to ride is equally fun. But if you use the wrong kind of riding equipment, it will most likely hinder you from learning the right way to ride. It may (more…)

Horses

It’s difficult to care for a horse with the economy being so turbulent. Sometimes it helps to know just where you can save on some of the expenses when caring for your pet horse.

Saving on Feed Costs

Bales of hay can be quite expensi (more…)

Pony

Whenever many children are asked what they want as a birthday or Christmas present, they say “I want a pony!” Ponies are small horses that are generally less than 14.2 hands in height at the withers when they are fully grown. There are various bre (more…)

Advanced Horseback Riding

Learning to ride a horse involves a series of training sessions that takes time, commitment, and effort. These lessons are categorized into beginner, intermediate, and advanced so that the rider can (more…)

Mustang

The word “Mustang” comes from the Mexican-Spanish word “mestango” which means “stray livestock or animal.” Mustangs are free-roaming horses whose ancestors had escaped from the Spanish settlers and were captured by Nativ (more…)

Horse and Dog

Although horses can be three times larger than dogs, they can be just as frightened of dogs as the dogs are of horses. If you own both a horse and a dog, they can get along without a fuss if you provide the proper introduction and (more…)

Seabiscuit 2003

Horses are well-loved animals and it is little wonder that they have been made into famous characters in hit movies and television shows. Below are some famous horses that have graced our cinemas and TV screens:

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